Journey of Words

Journey of Words…latest posts

  • On Football Car Parking

    Do you want your car looking after, sir? During the match, sir? Only half a crown, sir? Not to bother, son. I’ve a dog. See? Ah yeah! That’s a great big dog, sir Fierce too, I bet. His name’s Vicious, if you need a clue Yep, he looks like a smart dog Tell me, sir Read more

  • Origami

    The white sheet fluttered down at the very edge of my vision I saw it fold neatly in the cross wind and drop into the long, frosted grass of the field bank In that moment, caught in my passing headlight To all intents and purposes It had the appearance of a barn owl Falling on Read more

  • Crying

    I was talking to someone else About something else When I found myself Unable to speak Found myself In tears Again . CLP 10/02/2020 Read more

  • Revealing

    In 1787 eleven ships Set sail from Spithead To New South Wales On board people Sentenced to Penal Servitude For their crimes ” – the birth of modern Australia” It’s only half the story . In 1987 was there a pause, your Majesty To consider the impending fate Of those indigenous people Who did not Read more

  • On the Weekend (XII)

    And that’s it over Moon climbs majestically Announces “Bedtime” . n.b. The storm clouds blown away leave the sky for a full Moon, too bright to photograph. I apologise for the poor quality of the picture. I only went out for the Sports Mail today. I must get out tomorrow. . CLP 09/02/2020 Read more

  • On the Weekend (XI)

    Going stir crazy Weathering wild tempest Time for a bored game? . CLP 09/02/2020 Read more